We have a Michigan 75B loader that we are trying to determine if it has a ROPS system or not. I know that OSHA requires loader built after Sept 1 1972 to have a ROPS system on them and before that date they did not. The serial number is 435A172. It does not have an external ROPS system on it.
If it is a ROPS there should be a tag mounted on it saying it is one. I know if you come under MSHA "Mine Safety and Health Administration" rules if the tag is missing it is the same as not having a ROPS. Tag should say what make and model machine the ROPS was designed for in the first place. Can't speak for how fussy OSHA is but MSHA can be very strict.
Can someone tell me how to remove the filler cap on the bell housing of the 75a. Thanks
Filler plug is a male pipe plug on left side of convertor housing if you are facing the transmission from the convertor, the oil goes in there and fills the housing up to the drain back line to the transmission sump. the level plug is in the transmission right hand side if you are facing the front axle just above a line with the front wheel output shaft
Go to minnpar.com then click on manuals and parts book for your machine, search index for ROPS and scroll down to it and see the structure, we used to call them Flintstone rops because they actually went over the cab and pinned to the frame in 2 places and had two braces that went to the top of the frame toward the rear of the machine. If your machine dosn't have the rops structure but the lugs are on the frame it doesn't have ROPS. You can check with salvage yards for one and the struts that support it and pin it on but make sure that it still has the tag on it to certify it.